American flag blue? Algae turns Trump’s reflecting pool swamp green instead
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C. has turned an unexpected swampy green due to an algae bloom, despite a recent repainting project intended to make it "American flag blue." This natural phenomenon is interfering with a beautification effort championed by former President Donald Trump. The pool, a significant site for historical events like Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, now presents an unintended color, prompting a tourist's sarcastic remark about using filters. AI